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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: <miss_florence821@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:49:11 +0200
Subject: REPLY!

Dear Friend,

It will be most important for me to formally intorduce myself before I explain to you in detail how we will handle this transaction to a succeful conclusion. My name is Florence Ojo. I am the Credit officer of the Finance and Security Company here in London-United Kingdom.

In pursuance of my duty, I was able to discover some boxes deposited in the company, with documents and informations to show that the boxes contain money. I had to conceal it from all other office members. If they know about it, the money will be confisticated.

It is on this note that I have contacted you to assist and be part of the transaction. All that is required is to get an affidavit of claim in your name from the court here in London. This will empower you to claim the boxes. The affidavit of claim will be procured by an attorney on your behalf. I will handle that here in London. I also have the certificate of deposit to show that the consignment was deposited and Customs Clearance Document to show that the consignment was cleared. Therefore, there is no problem as regards the required documents needed for the succesful clearance and shipment of the boxes.

On this note, what I will need to prepare the document are your full name and your address. It might be your postal address.It is needed because it will be indicated on the document.

Upon the clearance of this funds, I intend to invest it in a profitable venture. I am not a buisiness Woman, but I believe with your experience, that will not be any problem. For your assistance and involvement, 30% of the total amount of money after the deduction of expences from the money, goes to you.

I thank you for the audience you granted me and await your response.

Regards,

Florence

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